'The Staal trade, meanwhile, opens the expected auction in Buffalo. Hall’s contract expires after this season, and he seems likely to be dealt. Defenceman Brandon Montour, rearguard Jake McCabe and goalie Carter Hutton are headed for unrestricted free agency. There’s talk Buffalo might be ready to move on from Sam Reinhart and Rasmus Ristolainen.' … [Read more...] about Eric Staal is a Canadien, rescued from the Sabres tire fire. Taylor Hall can’t be far behind
Archives for March 2021
Saturday's Boston Coverage
Buffalo faces Boston on 16-game slide (AP) Berkshire Bank Hockey Night In New England: Projected Bruins-Sabres Lines, Pairings (NESN) Need to Know: Bruins vs. Sabres (BostonBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Boston Coverage
Saturday's Montreal Coverage
Canadiens acquire veteran centre Eric Staal from Sabres (Montreal Gazette) Eric Staal comes to Montreal (Journal de Montreal) Canadian gets Buffalo Sabers center Eric Staal (La Presse) Canadiens get much-needed safety valve with Eric Staal addition (Sportsnet) Staal: a sponsor for KK and Suzuki, one more option for Ducharme (RDS) More depth and experience with Eric Staal … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Montreal Coverage
Buffalo Sabres trade former Hurricanes captain Eric Staal
'Now 36 years old, Staal played the first 13 seasons of his pro career with the Hurricanes’ organization (including a year with the AHL’s Lowell Lock Monsters in the 2004-05 strike season) after being drafted No. 2 overall out of the Peterborough Petes of the Ontario Hockey League in 2003.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres trade former Hurricanes captain Eric Staal
Sabres begin overhaul by trading Eric Staal to Canadiens
'Staal is expected to be but the first of several Sabres players on the move before the NHL’s trade deadline on April 12.' … [Read more...] about Sabres begin overhaul by trading Eric Staal to Canadiens
Buffalo Sabres trade center Eric Staal to Montreal Canadiens for pair of 2021 picks
'Staal, 36, played 32 games for Buffalo this season after being acquired from the Minnesota Wild in the offseason. Much was expected from the veteran center, but like the rest of the last-place Sabres he was a disappointment: three goals, seven assists and a minus-20 in those games.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres trade center Eric Staal to Montreal Canadiens for pair of 2021 picks
Eric Staal traded to Montreal Canadiens from lowly Sabres
'The Sabres currently have the worst record in the league by a fair margin. They sit at a 6-22-4 record, having not won a game since Feb. 25, and have a dismal goal differential of minus-49. The next closest team in terms of win percentage is a tie between the Detroit Red Wings and Anaheim Ducks, who each sit at .353 for the season. As for goal differential, that's lower than … [Read more...] about Eric Staal traded to Montreal Canadiens from lowly Sabres
Eric Staal Traded to Montreal
'Perhaps what is most eyebrow-raising is that both picks are for the 2021 draft. It might have been more prudent for Adams to make one of the selections a 2022 pick, since this year's draft class has been chaotic to scout: OHL players haven't even hit the ice yet and it's hard to say if they even will at this point. Meanwhile, the WHL regular season is being limited to 24 games … [Read more...] about Eric Staal Traded to Montreal
Sabres trade Eric Staal to Montreal for two draft picks
'The Sabres are retaining $1.625 million of Staal's cap hit and are saving $565,000 in real dollars with the move.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Eric Staal to Montreal for two draft picks
Don Granato, Matt Ellis clear COVID-19 protocols
'"We've experienced it a few times now with positive cases. Those newer faces on the bench, newer roles with 'Donnie' [Granato], and we were all hoping for the best news with his sake and his health," Montour said following Friday's practice. "All we were thinking about was the health of them and hopefully their safe, so we're glad everything's kind of on track with that, and … [Read more...] about Don Granato, Matt Ellis clear COVID-19 protocols
Sabres fans to return to KeyBank Center on April 3
'Fans now have two options to qualify for entry to games: Either proof of a negative COVID-19 test (antigen or PCR) or provide proof of vaccination.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans to return to KeyBank Center on April 3
Sabres trade Eric Staal to Canadiens for two 2021 draft picks
'His contract, originally signed with Minnesota, was set to expire after the 2021 season. The Sabres' next game is against the Boston Bruins on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Eric Staal to Canadiens for two 2021 draft picks
Sabres trade Eric Staal to Montreal for draft picks
'“The professionalism Eric displayed during his time with the Sabres was felt by everybody in our organization from top to bottom,” the statement said. “I know his leadership and demeanor were valued by our players, coaches and staff, and Eric’s impact on our young players is obvious. It was a pleasure to be around Eric again and I wish him and his family all the best.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Eric Staal to Montreal for draft picks
Sabres coaches Don Granato, Matt Ellis cleared from COVID-19 protocol
'Granato and Ellis will join the team in Boston and are set to return to coaching duties for Saturday’s 1 p.m. game against the Bruins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres coaches Don Granato, Matt Ellis cleared from COVID-19 protocol
Sabres to host fans at 4 games in April
'The team announced Friday that a limited number of fans will be allowed at four games during the remainder of the season, all taking place on Fridays or Saturdays in April.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to host fans at 4 games in April